The car is in an unrestored, matching numbers survivor that was built on Nov. 11, 1968 and was purchased from a dealer in Zionsville, Indiana on Dec. 6, 1968. The documentation includes the original warranty book with the Protec-O-Plate still attached, as well as the headlamp, radio and the wheel trim ring instructions. All of the decals are original, as is the Chevrolet dealership badge that is still affixed to the rear of the car. The ad indicates that the engine and matching drivetrain were completely rebuilt “in recent years” and that the Vette runs and drives well.

The car’s factory original shipping data, verified by the NCRS, includes:

Code 980 Riverside Gold paint that was only available in 1969

Standard black vinyl interior

C07 factory auxiliary hardtop

A82 headrest seats

A31 power windows

N49 power steering

M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission

U69 AM-FM radio

A01 Soft-Ray tinted glass

PT6 red stripe tires

G81 Positraction rear axle

UA6 alarm system

N37 tilt-telescope steering wheel

L36 427/390 big block V8

The eBay ad has many photos showing all angles of the car, as well as the engine bay and the undercarriage. If you’re in the market for a C3 big-block survivor, check the ad out in detail. The auction ends at 15:10:57 PDT on June 27, 2014. As of today, June 23, the highest of nine bids is $24,000.

The sellers indicate that the winning bidder may have the option of taking delivery at their garage, or they will assist with shipping logistics. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send it to the sellers via eBay. As always, do your homework and good luck.

I inherited my love of automobiles and airplanes from my father, but it was a trip to the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen with a friend in his brand new MGB many years ago that opened my eyes to the incredible world of sports cars and racing, and I’ve never looked back. I’m a veteran of driving schools, concours, cruise-ins and vintage car rallies.